BlackSky Commissions Gen-3 in Record Time, Launches Worldwide Availability

BlackSky Technology has commissioned its third Gen-3 satellite into commercial operations in just 21 days after launch, dramatically accelerating the availability of high-resolution Earth-observation data worldwide.

“With immediate additional capacity integrated into live operations, customers experience a pivotal qualitative increase in how they see, understand, and anticipate changes at the tactical edge,” said Brian OToole, CEO BlackSky. “Commissioning our latest Gen-3 in just days gets critical capability into our customers’ hands quickly, increases each satellite’s operational lifespan and ultimately expands the total ROI of our on-orbit assets.”

Can Data Centers in Space Ease AI’s Growing Power Demands?

AI data centers in orbit? Visionary infrastructure shift or just another hype cycle for the AI boom? https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/02/data-centers-are-emerging-as-new.html

NanoXplore and STMicroelectronics deliver European FPGA for space missions

NanoXplore Inc. and STMicroelectronics have delivered a European-designed FPGA for space missions, a major milestone that enhances on-orbit computing capabilities, strengthens domestic semiconductor autonomy and demonstrates how advanced hardware innovations are enabling resilient, high-performance systems for space and beyond.

BlackSky Wins $8M+ Global Contract for Gen-3 Space Intel Solution

BlackSky, has won a new eight-figure global contract to deliver its Gen-3 sovereign space-based intelligence solution, combining a high-resolution 35 cm satellite with multi-year on-orbit operations and subscription-based assured imagery and analytics — advancing real-time insights and AI-enabled detection capabilities for mission-critical applications around the world.

NeevCloud & Agnikul Cosmos to Launch Indigenous AI Data Centre in Space

NeevCloud and AgniKul Cosmos to launch India’s first indigenous AI data centre in space — a groundbreaking initiative that combines space tech with edge computing to enable powerful data processing beyond earth. A visionary leap for India’s space-tech and digital innovation ecosystem.

Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is about to launch its LE-01 “Leo Europe 1” mission on an Ariane 64 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre. This flight will add 32 satellites to low Earth orbit, bringing the total to 212 as Amazon builds a 3000+ satellite constellation for global internet coverage.​

It’s also the very first heavy lift launch on Amazon Leo’s 2026 manifest and the first of 18 missions planned with Arianespace aka, the start of a very busy space calendar.​

Space Tech Exec Therapy in CA: Launch Stress | CEREVITY

Space tech leaders: Countdown pressure → scrub disappointment → post-launch crash → repeat.

Chronic stress from anomalies, 60-80hr weeks, and public failures is grinding you down.

Therapy that gets launch cycles—confidential, flexible, no insurance trail.

“The Mission Doesn’t Require Your Self-Destruction.”

Particles that “talk” faster than light—but still obey Einstein. 🛰️✨ Explore how China’s Micius satellite sent entangled photons 1,200 km in space, and why this spooky link can’t carry info into the past: https://hyperlocalnews.website/wiki_en/telepathic-photons-how-particles-talk-faster-than.html

Amazon Leo just introduced Leo Ultra, a slick, weather resistant phased array terminal that can push up to 1 Gbps down and 400 Mbps up from low Earth orbit. It’s built for remote mines, farms, logistics hubs, and more, with advanced encryption, 24/7 support, and direct networking into AWS and private data centers so teams can run real‑time monitoring and cloud workloads literally off the grid.​

SpaceX Plans 2026 IPO Aimed at Raising Over $25 Billion, Valuation Could Top $1 Trillion

Havells Meditate AP 400 Air Purifier – SpaceTech Technology

Discover clear, fresh air with the Havells Meditate AP 400 Air Purifier featuring advanced SpaceTech TiO₂ filtration, real-time AQI remote, wireless mobile charger, and seamless IoT integration with Alexa & Google Home. Ideal for large living areas, it delivers powerful purification and smart convenience in one premium package.

IN-SPACe Model Rocketry & CANSAT Student Competition Launches in Kushinagar - TimesTech

The national finale of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) & ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization / Astronautical Society of India (ASI) Model Rocketry & CANSAT India Student Competition 2024-25 is set to launch in Kushinagar from October 27-30, with 600+ students across 71 teams vying to design, build and launch model rockets that deploy mini-satellites at 1 km altitude.

Satcom Summit at IMC Urges Space Networks for Universal Connectivity - TimesTech

Satellite Broadband Market to Exceed $20B by 2030 Amid Constellation Boom | TimesTech

Ali Al Hashemi Appointed Chair of Global Satellite Operators Association

Ali Al Hashemi Appointed Chair of GSOA Board; Adel Al-Saleh and Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen Named Vice Chairs

15 September 2025, Paris – GSOA is delighted to announce the appointment of Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, as its new Chair of the Board, alongside two new Vice Chairs: Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES, and Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, CEO of NIGCOMSAT.

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Ali Al Hashemi Appointed Chair of Global Satellite Operators Association

Schneider Electric joins hands with the ISRO for India’s historic space missions

Schneider Electric strengthens its long-term collaboration with ISRO, providing advanced automation systems for key missions such as Chandrayaan-3 and GSLV-F16 at SDSC-SHAR—furthering India’s space exploration ambitions.

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Made a relationship tree and a “things in OCs bag” thing for Galaxy

🚀🌍 Big Tech Wants to Build Data Centers in SPACE!

As AI growth strains Europe’s energy grids, water supplies, and emissions targets, companies like OpenAI, Amazon, and startups like Starcloud are betting big on a futuristic solution: space-based data centers.

From Dyson sphere dreams to moon landings with Nvidia chips, the race is on to power AI from orbit.

Is this innovation or just expensive escapism? 🌌
Would you support moving data centers off Earth to save the environment?

👇 Share your thoughts. https://blog.cotxapi.com/details/602

Big Tech Eyes Space for Data Centers Amid Rising AI Energy Demands

R&S and Taiwan Space Agency Launch Dual-Function Satellite Test Solution

Satellite Data Services Market Poised to Hit US$ 67 Billion by 2033